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What causes pituitary disorders? Pituitary disorders are caused by pituitary tumors and cysts or dysfunction of the pituitary gland itself. Pituitary tumors and cysts occur sporadically and although occasional genetic abnormalities have been identified in some pituitary tumors, there are few consistent findings.
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Pituitary disease Pituitary disease. A pituitary disease is a disorder primarily affecting the pituitary gland. The main disorders involving the pituitary gland are: Overproduction or underproduction of a pituitary hormone will affect the respective end-organ.
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Acromegaly Overproduction of growth hormone (GH) by the pituitary gland over a long period of time causes acromegaly. There are several reasons for overproduction of GH. The most common reason is the presence of a pituitary adenoma, which is a benign (non-cancerous) tumor of the pituitary gland.
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- Conditions where the pituitary gland produces too much of one or more of its hormones include: 1  Acromegaly. 2  Cushing's syndrome. 3  Prolactinoma.
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Background Multiple pituitary hormone deficiency involving growth hormone deficiency is caused by genetic defects in pituitary stem cells or by anatomic problems that may be congenital or acquired (eg, from tumor, trauma, radiation, infection).
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An Overview of the Pituitary Gland Pituitary tumors are the most common pituitary disorder, and many adults have them. However, they are not, in the great majority of cases, life threatening. But that doesn’t mean they’re harmless—pituitary tumors can disrupt the gland’s normal ability to release hormones.
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Cushingâs Syndrome Causes The following can cause excessive production of cortisol or ACTH, leading to Cushing's syndrome. 1  Pituitary gland tumors: A benign (non-cancerous) tumor of the pituitary gland can secrete an excess amount of ACTH, which can cause Cushing's syndrome.he cause of Cushing's syndrome boils down to: Your body is exposed to too much cortisol. There are a few ways that this over-exposure can happen, including taking certain medications and having a tumor on your pituitary gland or adrenal gland.
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Pituitary Disorders The most frequent type of pituitary disorder is a pituitary gland tumor. These tumors are fairly common in adults. They are not brain tumors and are almost always benign (that is, not cancer). In fact, cancerous tumors of this sort are extremely rare.
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Pituitary Tumors Symptoms and Diagnosis. A tumor in the pituitary gland causes symptoms by either releasing too much of a hormone or by pressing on the gland causing it to release too little hormone. A pituitary tumor may also cause symptoms by growing and pressing on the structures, like the nerves to the eyes, surrounding the gland.
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WELCOME!Letâs Stay Connected. Sign-Up to receive breaking rare disease information, news and stories right to your inbox! (We value your privacy. Your email address will not be shared.)SIGN ME UP Causes. Acromegaly is a rare disorder that is caused by excess levels of growth hormone (GH) in the body. In the majority of cases, excess levels of GH are causes by a benign (noncancerous) tumor in the pituitary gland (pituitary adenoma).n rare cases, non-pituitary tumors in the pancreas, lungs or adrenal glands may cause acromegaly. These tumors may directly produce excess growth hormone or they may produce growth hormone-releasing hormone (GHRH), which stimulates the pituitary gland to release GH.
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Pituitary disease Overproduction or underproduction of a pituitary hormone will affect the respective end-organ. For example, insufficient production (hyposecretion) of thyroid stimulating hormone (TSH) in the pituitary gland will cause hypothyroidism, while overproduction (hypersecretion) of TSH will cause hyperthyroidism.or example, insufficient production (hyposecretion) of thyroid stimulating hormone (TSH) in the pituitary gland will cause hypothyroidism, while overproduction (hypersecretion) of TSH will cause hyperthyroidism.
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Pituitary Disorders Tumor mass effects - as a pituitary tumor grows and presses against the pituitary gland or other areas in the brain, it may cause headaches, vision problems, or other health effects; Injuries, certain medications, bleeding inside or close to the pituitary, and other conditions can also affect the pituitary gland.
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Hypopituitarism Causes of hypopituitarism. Deficient pituitary gland function can result from damage to either the pituitary or the area just above the pituitary, the hypothalamus. The hypothalamus contains releasing and inhibitory hormones which control the pituitary.
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Acromegaly Causes The growth hormone disorder acromegaly is usually caused by a pituitary tumor. These tumors are always benign (that is, non-cancerous). About 95% of cases of acromegaly are caused by a benign pituitary tumor.
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Pituitary Disorders Pituitary Tumors, Adrenal Tumors, and Other Cushing’s Syndrome Causes. Article explains common causes of Cushing’s syndrome, including pituitary tumors, adrenal tumors, and excessive production of cortisol. Also, learn how corticosteroids can cause Cushing’s syndrome.
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Adult Growth Hormone Deficiency Causes and Risk Factors. A lack of growth hormone is usually caused by damage to the pituitary gland or the hypothalamus, a part of the brain that controls the pituitary gland. The damage may be due to a tumor; to surgery or radiation used to treat the tumor; or to problems with the blood supply to the pituitary gland.
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Pituitary Gland Disorders and Tumors Other Pituitary Diseases. Although pituitary tumors are the most common cause of pituitary gland disorders, other conditions can also result in pituitary gland problems.umors in the pituitary region other than pituitary adenomas. 1  Craniopharingiomas, cysts and meningiomas are examples of tumors that originate in the proximity of the pituitary gland and may cause hypopituitarism, headaches, visual and neurological problems.
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- The most common problem with the pituitary is the development of a tumor. While most are benign, they can produce excessive amounts of a specific pituitary hormone, crowd out the production of other hormones, and compress surrounding tissues. Blood vessels and the optic nerves are in close proximity to the pituitary gland. Pressure from a tumor can cause headaches, visual disturbances, loss of vision, fatigue, weakness, and seizures, as well as a host of signs and symptoms related to decreased hormone production.
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- A tumor in the pituitary gland causes symptoms by either releasing too much of a hormone or by pressing on the gland causing it to release too little hormone. A pituitary tumor may also cause symptoms by growing and pressing on the structures, like the nerves to the eyes, surrounding the gland.
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Pituitary Adenomas Clinically nonfunctioning pituitary adenomas typically cause problems related to the size of the tumor, which pushes on surrounding brain structures. Large pituitary tumors can compress the optic chiasm, the crossing point of the optic nerves, leading to vision loss.
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An Overview of the Adrenal Glands It is caused by overproduction of the hormone cortisol. There are a variety of causes of this disorder—a tumor in the adrenal gland or pituitary gland could be to blame. To learn more, read our article about Cushing's syndrome. Congenital adrenal hyperplasia: This genetic disorder is characterized by low levels of cortisol.
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Cushing's syndrome One of the causes of Cushing's syndrome is a cortisol-secreting adenoma in the cortex of the adrenal gland (primary hypercortisolism/hypercorticism). The adenoma causes cortisol levels in the blood to be very high, and negative feedback on the pituitary from the high cortisol levels causes ACTH levels to be very low.
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Interview with Dr. Lewis Blevins: Pituitary Disorders Your pituitary gland is a pea-sized gland at the base of your brain. The pituitary is the master control gland - it makes hormones that affect growth and the functions of other glands in the body. With pituitary disorders, you often have too much or too little of one of your hormones. Injuries can cause pituitary disorders, but the most common cause is a pituitary tumor.
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Alone we are rare. Together we are strong.â¥ Donate Today Occasionally, headaches or pituitary dysfunction may occur. Empty sella syndrome may occur as a primary disorder, for which the cause is unknown (idiopathic), or as a secondary disorder, in which it occurs due to an underlying condition or disorder such as a pituitary tumor or trauma in the pituitary region.
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Top 30 Doctor insights on: Dizzy Flushed Face Pituitary adenoma: Pituitary adenomas a benign tumors that off compress the pituitary gland and cause imbalance of the hormones. After surgery the hormones can be further disrupted from manipulating the gland when removing the tumor. Alternatively, an infection could arise in the surgical operative site.